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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.03, 963.29 and 476.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.03, 963.29 and 476.98 is: 658.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.03 : 963.29 = 476.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.03/963.29 = 476.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.03x = 963.29 × 476.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.03x = 459,465.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,465.27/698.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.23

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